Controversial proposal to allow sale of federal land in Washington, Beaver counties hits dead end

A controversial proposal to let several local governmental entities in Washington County buy around 10,000 acres of federal land to help them contend with growth has hit a dead end.

2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in downtown Washington, lone suspect held

Two Israeli embassy staffers, committed to Israel-Palestinian dialogue and about to get engaged, were killed by a lone gunman in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night and a suspect who chanted pro-Palestine slogans was in custody, officials said.

Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple App Store in US after nearly 5 years

Epic Games' wildly popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's App Store in the U.S. from Tuesday, capping a ban of nearly five years.

Mississippi AG nearly collapses, is aided by Utah AG Brown during tour of the southern border

Temperatures at the southern border in Yuma, Ariz., teetered at the 100-degree line on Wednesday, as members of the Republican Attorneys General Association leadership took a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border.

White House asks Supreme Court to block access to DOGE records

The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to set aside a judge's order requiring Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to answer questions and disclose documents about its operations.

Study: Utah a 'middle of the pack' state for military retirees

May is National Military Appreciation Month — so it's an apt time to ask: Is Utah a "vet friendly" state for military retirees?

Trump calls his own foreign aid cuts 'devastating,' asks for other countries to do more

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration's cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development and its aid programs worldwide have been "devastating."

Former New York state trooper pleads guilty to faking his own shooting

A former New York state trooper has pleaded guilty to charges that he shot himself then falsely claimed he was wounded by an unknown gunman on a Long Island highway.

Johnson says House could vote on Trump's tax and spending bill Wednesday

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would bring up Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill for a vote as soon as Wednesday evening, in a sign that he may have quelled objections from fellow Republicans who have imperiled its passage.

How social media reacted to 'Outdoor Boys' pulling the plug on YouTube

Fans of the "Outdoor Boys" expressed disappointment about creator Luke Nichols pulling the plug on his wildly popular YouTube channel but respected his decision to remove his family from the spotlight.

Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole government data

A hacker who breached the communications service used by former Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz earlier this month intercepted messages from a broader swathe of American officials.

Lawyer says worker accused of helping New Orleans jailbreak was unclogging toilet, not aiding escape

A worker charged with aiding the New Orleans jailbreak by 10 prisoners shut off water to unclog a toilet, not to allow the men to cut the pipe to create an opening for their escape, the employee's lawyer told the Associated Press on Wednesday.

Trump administration drops police oversight spurred by Floyd, Taylor killings

The Trump administration is ending efforts to secure agreements for federal oversight of police departments in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Louisville, Kentucky, despite a prior government finding that they routinely violated the civil rights of Black people.

Army has no plans to celebrate Trump's birthday on 250th anniversary

The U.S. Army said on Wednesday it has no plans to recognize President Donald Trump's birthday on June 14 when he presides over part of the Army's celebrations of its 250th anniversary.

US formally accepts luxury jet from Qatar as Air Force One replacement, reports say

The United States has accepted a 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar and the Air Force has been asked to determine a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One, U.S. media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Asked if he would run for president, Donald Trump Jr. says 'that calling is there'

President Donald Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. said on Wednesday he could maybe run for president one day, adding "that calling is there."

Trump administration South Sudan deportation attempt violated court order, judge says 

President Donald Trump's attempt to transfer immigrants to South Sudan was "unquestionably violative" of a judicial order not to deport migrants to countries other than their own without opportunity to contest their deportations, a U.S. judge said on Wednesday.

FAA announces Newark flight cuts to reduce congestion

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it would require flight cuts at Newark, one of the main airports serving New York City, after it met with airlines to address congestion issues following a series of major disruptions.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into draw in showdown against 'the world'

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game.